Merkley, Wyden Join Effort to Restore the Chevron Doctrine Following MAGA Supreme Court Ruling
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined the recently introduced Stop Corporate Capture Act after the Supreme Court—stacked with Trump-appointed justices—overturned the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine. The bill codifies Chevron deference and strengthens the rulemaking process to block corporations from hijacking our government. “This MAGA Supreme
Merkley, Wyden Announce Nearly $2 Million for Portland State University to Curb Marine Microplastics in Coastal Tourism
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that Portland State University (PSU) is receiving $1,976,806 from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through the Sea Grant Marine Debris Challenge Competition. The federal funding will support PSU’s efforts
Merkley Announces August Town Halls
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley announced today he will be holding three, in-person town halls on Friday, August 2 for folks in Lincoln, Lane, and Clackamas counties. The events continue Merkley’s 2024 town hall tour of Oregon, where he is holding a community conversation for each of the state’s 36 counties.
Merkley Statement on National Police Week
Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released a statement today honoring the brave men and women of law enforcement as well as remembering Oregon State Police Senior Trooper William Hakim and Woodburn Police Captain Thomas Tennant. “We all rely on the selflessness and courageousness of the men and women
Merkley to Hold Southern Oregon Town Halls
Portland – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold town halls in Coos, Curry, Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties in late May. He will update constituents on his work in Washington, DC and answer their questions about the challenges facing Oregon and America. “Advocating for Oregonians is my number one responsibility,”
Merkley Votes to Move Clean Water Bill
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley joined his colleagues on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in approving legislation to re-authorize funding for clean drinking water and wastewater treatment infrastructure in Oregon. By authorizing up to $34.7 billion over five years, the Water Infrastructure Financing Act supports public
Merkley Statement on Armed Forces Day
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement to recognize Armed Forces Day: “The members of our armed forces deserve our deepest thanks. They volunteer to serve our country in dangerous and difficult circumstances far from home. Today is a day to appreciate the sacrifice and courage
Merkley Recognizes National Nurses Week
Washington, DC – Senator Merkley released a statement honoring National Nurses Week and recognizing the hard work of nurses and their commitment to addressing the needs of patients and their families: “I know firsthand the critical role nurses play in providing safe, high quality, preventative health care. My wife Mary
Merkley Statement on Jobless Numbers
Washington, DC – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released a statement today following the announcement by the Department of Labor that job losses were lower than expected even though the national unemployment rate climbed to 8.9%. “While it is clear that we have a long way to go before the recession